Fitzroy Island Full Day Tours & Activities | Cairns | Great Barrier Reef | Australia

Fitzroy Island Full Day Tours & Activities | Cairns | Great Barrier Reef | Australia

You can spend the whole day on Fitzroy Island just doing nothing or you can spend the day participating in all the in water activities and then doing some hiking around the mountainous trails to the top of the light house, up to the Secret Garden on the north face of the island or you could walk over to Nudey Beach for a bit of photography and snorkelling.

Fitzroy Island has a lot of options and things to do and see for all folks from all walks of life even families with little children love to explore Fitzroy Island.

Whilst you are there you can call in to see The Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre and make a donation to help pay for the support and care of our precious sea turtles take a look at the centre here http://www.saveourseaturtles.com.au/ they are so cute and friendly you will not want to leave.

Fitzroy Island is a National Park of approximately 324 hectares or 796 acres. Not all of the island is accessible due to the dense rainforest and the high vertical points of the island being inaccessible or dangerous to ascend however if you are a bit of a fitness type of character you may want to prepare yourself for a good hike to the top of the historic light house which offers magnificent 180 degree views across the Great Barrier Reef. If you are still feeling energetic  you can then climb even higher along a more challenging route to the highest peak of the island. This is not a route many travel so you may like to take some water and let friends know you are taking this hike. 

On the island itself you will come across a lot of sea birds and even goannas that have found their way here and decided to call the island home and in the water you will see a myriad of marine life such as sea turtles, colourful reef fish, and hard and soft corals.

There are several day tour packages you can choose from:

Fitzroy Island Return Transfers Only - Option FF

There is a restaurant bar called Foxy’s that is owned and operated by Fitzroy Island Resort on the island where you can buy a full a la carte meal and alcoholic and non- alcoholic beverages.

There is also a little supply shop where you can buy some basic groceries, personal items and even ice-creams and drinks for the kids.

Fitzroy Island Transfers With hot or cold packed Lunch - Option FIF

Simply a 45 minute boat ride from the Cairns Marlin Marina to Fitzroy Island.

Picnic lunch consists of: chicken and salad wrap, or a ham and cheese roll, piece of fruit, energy fruit bar, drink and a bottle of water. Please note if you have a specific dietary requirement we will need prior notice to make the necessary arrangements.

Fitzroy Island Activity Pass 1

Inclusions: return ferry transfers to Fitzroy Island, choice of snorkel hire OR glass bottom boat tour, packed lunch, use of ocean trampoline & paddle skis (ocean trampoline seasonal and all equipment subject to availability)

Fitzroy Island Activity Pass 2

Inclusions: return ferry transfers to Fitzroy Island, choice of snorkel hire AND glass bottom boat tour, packed lunch, use of ocean trampoline & paddle skis (ocean trampoline seasonal and all equipment subject to availability)

Optional Extras 

Packed Lunch - if not included in the option you selected

Your choice of hot or cold pre packed lunch. Hot option: Japanese beef curry & rice, piece of fruit, muesli bar, bottle of juice & water. Cold option: ham& salad focaccia, chicken & salad wrap, piece of fruit, muesli bar, bottle of juice & water.

Snorkelling Hire - if not included in the option you selected

Make sure you pre-book your snorkelling gear before arriving on the Island.

Raging Thunders Beach Hut is the place to go to hire all of your beach equipment located just to the right of the jetty. Pick up your fins and masks as soon as you arrive on the island.

Glass Bottom Boat Tour - if not included in the option you selected

Book yourself a glass bottom boat tour so you can see all the coral and marine life from above the water with an informative commentary from a marine naturalist.

Explorer Tour

The Fitzroy Explorer Tour is a 45 minute boat ride around Fitzroy Island with commentary on the Island's history and fish feeding presentations. The boat is undercover and cruises you to nooks and crannies that arn't accessible by foot or the walking tracks on the island. 

Wanting to stay the night on Fitzroy Island? 

Take a look here for the latest accommodation offers on Fitzroy Island

Or Thinking About Camping

The council has a camp ground located on the island which is managed by the Fitzroy Island Resort. The area supports approximately 28 tents and the services provided are an ablutions block, barbeques and a pergola eating area. Camp site bookings can be made on (07) 40 44 6700 

Sea Kayaking Tour

This is one of the most requested and most popular tours on Fitzroy Island. Enjoy a 3 hour sea kayaking tour and lunch. Each kayak takes two paddlers so if one gets tired the other one can keep paddling to keep up with the rest of the kayaking group. Visit some remote areas on the other side of the island at Shark Fin Bay and Little Fitzroy Island. Enjoy a break and some great snorkelling at Shark fin Bay before heading back to the main beach on the island.   

If you are travelling by yourself you will be teamed up with another solo traveller.

Underwater Camera Hire Cairns

If you’re going to the reef we highly recommend hiring an underwater camera so you can capture all the amazing things you see in high quality photos or videos. Show your friends and family back home the amazing and colourful underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef, keeping your precious memories safe for a lifetime. With lots of colourful fish, turtles, hard and soft corals, sharks and more on the reef, there is so much to take photos of! Get a selfie with friendly fish or maybe capture the next award winning National Geographic image! SUWC have a range of cameras to suit your budget and needs. Every camera rental comes with a FREE SD card for you to take home. Cameras can also be delivered direct to your accommodation to make things as easy as possible for you! Click here to hire your underwater camera.